Apple AirPort Express Gets A 802.11n Lift

Apple has updated its AirPort Express mobile base station with 802.11n to deliver faster data transfer and bigger range to home users.

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Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing, Philip Schiller said, “Apple is leading the way with a broad range of innovative 802.11n base stations for almost any wireless networking need. From the small and portable AirPort Express, to AirPort Extreme for workgroups of up to 50 users and the new Time Capsule for automated backups, Apple customers now have more great ways to extend their wireless networks with 802.11n.”

AirPort Express offers both PC and Mac users the ability to share a single DSL or cable broadband connection with up to 10 simultaneous users. Users can also share a printer wirelessly that is connected to the USB port. Apple’s AirPort Utility software provides easy step-by-step instructions for setting up and configuring AirPort Express; and with its advanced security features, AirPort Express safeguards data on networked computers with support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2), 128-bit WEP encryption and a built-in firewall.

AirPort Express includes a built-in combination digital and analog audio connector allowing users to connect to a home stereo or powered speakers. iTunes automatically detects remote speakers and displays them in a simple pop-up list for the user to select. Once the remote speakers are selected, AirTunes wirelessly streams iTunes music from the computer to the AirPort Express base station.

Multiple AirPort Express base stations can be set up around a home, each connected to a set of powered speakers for a whole-home music experience. AirPort Express can also extend the range of an existing AirPort Extreme wireless network.

Pricing & Availability

AirPort Express is available immediately through the Apple Store (www.apple.com/au) and Apple Authorised Resellers for a recommended retail price of A$129 inc GST.

See: www.apple.com.au